1. Whāika tahi: Kāwanataka | Goal one: Strong leadership
To show strong, determined leadership that will achieve the Māori and Tiriti-focused priorities and goals of Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
2. Whāika rua: Rakapūtaka | Goal two: Partnership
To pursue strong, trust-based partnerships with mana whenua and other Iwi or Māori communities and entities with whom Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka holds formal relationships.
3. Whāika toru: Mana Ōrite | Goal three: Equality
To seek equality for Māori across the range of activities at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka in fulfilment of Ko te tuatoru (Article III) of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, an equitable environment for Māori staff and students will flourish.
4. Whāika whā: Tino Rakatirataka | Goal four: Sovereignty
To increase the use of te reo and tikanga Māori (Māori language and cultural practices) across each level of the University.
For further information please contact
Professor Michelle Thompson-Fawcett (Associate Dean Māori)
Tel +64 3 479 8762
Email michelle.thompson-fawcett@otago.ac.nz